Govt’s new ‘law-to-code’ push; UpGrad’s $1.7 billion valuationHappy Wednesday! The government plans to translate legal provisions into software code that enforces compliance by design. This and more in...
20 May, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Trump likes the idea of government owning some US companies but took a pass on Spirit AirlinesPresident Trump showed interest in government taking over companies like Spirit Airlines. He saw these moves as financial wins and a way to...
02 May, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
India the new 'no-go' zone for FIIs? 7 brutal truths behind $18 billion exodusForeign institutional investors have pulled out $18 billion from Indian equities since the Iran war began, dragging the Nifty down over 9% ...
14 Apr, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
This Vietnamese town boomed as factories left China, now it's asking what's next?Vietnam's Bac Ninh is rapidly becoming a global manufacturing center. Factories are shifting here, driven by trade tensions between the US ...
06 Jan, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Vietnam wants to be the next Asian tiger and it's overhauling its economy to make it happen.Vietnam is embarking on an ambitious economic overhaul to become Asia's next "tiger economy" by 2045, balancing growth with reforms, an agi...
13 Aug, 2025, 09.55 AM IST
Vietnam to cut tariffs on US imports as Trump tariff decision loomsVietnam plans to reduce tariffs on several U.S. products to improve trade balances and avoid U.S. tariffs. The tariff on American LNG will ...
26 Mar, 2025, 08.26 AM IST
Temu, Shein suspend Vietnam operations amid crackdown on ecommerce platformsLast month, Vietnam told Shein and Temu to register with the government by the end of November or face the blocking of internet domains and...
06 Dec, 2024, 09.45 AM IST
Vietnam parliament moves to curb tax breaks favouring ecommerce giantsThe move by legislators will be a blow to the foreign-dominated e-commerce industry, which has benefited from VAT exemption and rules in pl...
26 Nov, 2024, 05.02 PM IST
India’s true manufacturing rival is not China, it's someone elseIndia needs to shift its focus from the domestic market and become regionally competitive and export-driven if it wants to build a robust c...
08 Feb, 2024, 09.01 AM IST
Modi needs more than tax breaks to make India factory for the worldLack of skilled workers, bureaucracy & inadequate road & port infrastructure key hurdles for investment.
26 Oct, 2019, 08.10 PM IST
Corporate tax reduction to boost growth, investment: Anurag Singh ThakurOn corporate tax reduction, Thakur said new investment will help create lot of job opportunities in the country.
26 Sep, 2019, 04.48 PM IST
Electronics cos ask finance ministry to extend 15% tax rate to old units“We are in consultations with the Ministry to find out the applicability of various incentives enjoyed by the manufacturers in the 15% conc...
25 Sep, 2019, 08.19 AM IST
Telecom gear may draw in $50-billion foreign investmentLower corporate tax for greenfield units could give India an edge over Vietnam and Malaysia in attracting top dollars into local gear produ...
21 Sep, 2019, 08.29 AM IST
Why Modi will need more than tax breaks to make India an investment hubIt’s still harder to open and run a business in India than in most other nations, World Bank data shows.
10 Jul, 2019, 12.37 PM IST
Vietnam keen to roll out red carpet to Indian touristsJet Airways and Vietnam Airlines had signed a MoU in October 2011 on a comprehensive cooperation which includes commencing direct flights.
26 Aug, 2014, 12.36 PM IST
- For a slightly longer life of STP scheme
The industry body wants the government to extend the tax holiday by 10 years enjoyed by companies in Software Technology Parks (STPs).
06 Dec, 2007, 01.19 AM IST
- BPOs may soon run into tax trap
The bells have begun to toll for the BPO sector. Come ’09, tax sops to the sector are set to be withdrawn.
19 Jul, 2006, 12.00 AM IST